Welcome to the Economics Alumni Association
The Economics Alumni Association gives you access to a vast network of professionals and offers you endless opportunities to connect, build relationships, participate and continue to learn from the incredible vidyodaya community.
Our main objectives are to encourage, foster, and promote close relations between the Faculty and its alumni and among alumni, and also to assist and support, financially and otherwise, the Faculty and its students and alumni.
According to the charter of the Economics Alumni every person that has received a degree from the Department of Economics and its faculty automatically becomes a member of the Association. All members are tied into groups according to the graduation year . Thus, a thorough network of alumni is created which helps to maintain valuable communication and cooperation between the graduates and the department.
This site is created to serve as a tool for sharing information and helping alumni to find contacts of former batch mates. Here you will find the latest alumni news and information on projects initiated by the department and the Alumni Association.
Introduction
The USJ-Economics Alumni Association serves as a vital platform connecting graduates of the Department of Economics of the University of Sri Jayewardenepura. Our association is dedicated to fostering strong ties among alumni, current students, and faculty, creating a dynamic network that supports professional growth, academic collaboration, and lifelong learning.
Our mission is to enhance the value of an economics degree from USJ by promoting knowledge sharing, career development opportunities, and networking events. Through various initiatives, we aim to engage alumni in mentoring programs, research collaborations, and industry partnerships, ensuring that the department continues to thrive as a center of excellence in economics education. We encourage all graduates to stay connected, contribute to the advancement of the department, and be part of a community that drives economic thought and practice forward.
For more information and to get involved, please reach out to us or visit our official platforms.
Objectives
- Strengthening Alumni Relations – To foster strong connections between the Department of Economics and its alumni while encouraging collaboration and networking among graduates.
- Alumni Engagement in Academic and Professional Growth – To actively involve alumni in academic, research, and professional development initiatives, including mentorship, career guidance, and industry collaborations.
- Resource Mobilization and Knowledge Sharing – To create opportunities for knowledge exchange, provide scholarships, and support research and infrastructure development within the department.
- Enhancing the Department’s Impact and Recognition – To promote the department’s contributions to society by organizing events, strengthening its public image, and facilitating the growth of a strong alumni network.
Office Bearers and Committees
- Co-President/Head of the Department
- Co-President/Alumni
- General Secretary
- Treasurer
- Assistant Secretary
- Five Executive Committee Members
Contact Us
Office of USJ-Economics Alumni Association
Department of Economics
University of Sri Jayewardenepura
Gangodawila, Nugegoda
Telephone: (+94) 112 – 802 014
Website: https://fhss.sjp.ac.lk/econ
Email: econalumni@sjp.ac.lk